United Negro College Foundation

Atlanta’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising and social event that is overseen by the United Negro College Foundation (UNCF). The event was established by former Mayor Andrew Young and Billye Aaron and has been a continual source of financial support for deserving students in need of a scholarship. Through this partnership effort, UNCF raised $2M in 2022, $4M December 2023, and over $4.1 million December 2024.

UNCF Funds Raised

Statistical data from UNCF 2022-2023 cycle.

$1,920,846.76

ATLANTA RECIPIENTS AWARDED THROUGH UNCF

333

STUDENTS SERVED IN 2023-2024

$5,768.31

AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

257

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2023-2024